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North Carolina Workers Compensation Laws [2024 Updated] – Know Your Rights
North Carolina’s economy has been growing steadily in the past couple of years, with wage growth greater than inflation. Attractive work opportunities are bringing talent to the state and encouraging…
Q. If I make a settlement in a personal injury arising out of a work injury, do I have to pay the workers’ compensation insurance back for money they have already paid me?
Sometimes. NC law is very complicated on these obligations. A Superior Court Judge can be asked to set what, if any, lien is due the workers’ compensation insurance carrier when…
Q. Can I draw private disability checks while also receiving workers’ compensation checks for disability?
A. Yes. The terms of your private disability checks are contractual and control whether these payments are pro-rated or changed by the receipt of workers’ compensation checks. NC law requires…
Q. I was involved in a car accident while working. Can I make a claim against the car insurance in addition to the workers’ compensation insurance company?
A. Yes. You will likely have a workers’ compensation claim regardless of how the car accident occurred. If the wreck was caused by someone else’s negligence, you will also have…
Q. My spouse was killed while working on the job. Can I make a claim in addition to workers’ compensation?
A. Possibly. You would likely have a workers’ compensation claim regardless of how your spouse’s fatal injury happened. If the cause of death was due to the negligence of a…
Q. Do I have to allow my Rehabilitation Provider in the examining room while I am being examined by my doctor for a workers’ compensation claim?
A. No. Workers have an absolute right to a private examination by their doctors. The NC Industrial Commission does encourage the worker to allow the provider to meet with both…
Q. Who provides and directs medical treatment resulting from a workers’ compensation accident?
A. The employer or its insurance company, subject to any NC Industrial Commission orders, provides, and directs medical treatment. The NC Industrial Commission may permit the employee to change physicians…
Q. What can I do if my workers’ compensation checks are late?
A. You should call the insurance carrier and ask (1) whether your check was mailed? and (2) if so, when it was mailed?. Weekly workers’ compensation checks are generally late…
Q. What should I do if my employer refuses to report my work accident?
A. NC law requires you to file a written notice of accident within thirty (30) days of your injury. You should contact the NC Industrial Commission or a local lawyer…
Q. When is my first WC disability check due?
A. WC law requires the insurance company to pay you 66% of your pre injury gross wage for each week you are unable to work. The first check is due…
Q. How do lawyers get paid for handling WC cases?
A. Generally, lawyers will charge a contingent fee of 25% of the settlement. Contingent fees are payable only if the case is successful. While most fees are set at the…
Q. Can I be disabled under WC guidelines if the only problems I have are psychological in nature?
A. Yes. WC law recognizes mental or physical ailments that prevent you from working at your pre injury job or other “suitable” employment making similar earnings. Disability that results from…
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